Stephen Marley Coming to the Electric Factory
By DeWayne Walker Stephen Marley, the son of reggae legend Bob Marley will be bring his “jammin” sounds to the Electric Factory on July 17. He will be celebrating the release of his new album “Revelation Part 1: The Root of Life.” “Reggae music has influenced hip hop and so many other kinds of music,” […]
Lift Every Voice and Sing/The Star Spangled Banner
In 2008, vocalist Rene Marie changed up “The Star-Spangled Banner” at a Denver City Hall performance by singing the song’s melody and interpolating James Weldon Johnson’s lyrics for “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” often dubbed “The Black National Anthem.” Marie had no idea that her interpretation would touch off a media firestorm that even compelled […]
Jazz singer Rene Marie talks about the past and her future
By Jon Solomon A few years ago, jazz singer René Marie was called an American during an interview in Russia. Marie, without even thinking, wanted to correct the journalist and say, “I’m not American,” since she didn’t feel like an American. Singer René Marie says her time in Denver has been life-changing. Details René Marie […]
Stephen Marley Talks New Album & Collabs With Buju Banton, Rakim And Dead Prez
Reggae isn’t all about winding and gun shots. VIBE caught up with Jamaica’s finest Stephen Marley to chat it up about his third album Revelation Part 1: The Root of Life, his reaction to longtime friend Buju Banton’s sentencing and he stays dedicated to humanity. VIBE: Just by the title alone, you can tell this […]
To Robert Cray, the music is a band effort no matter the label
By Mark Bialczak/The Post-Standard Sure thing, Robert Cray quickly says, it was quite wonderful to be inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame this spring. But that doesn’t mean it’s a breach of style for The Robert Cray Band to perform Friday at the M&T Jazz Fest at Onondaga Community College. “We’re blues. Rock. All […]
Grammy-winning bluesman at Metropolis
By Dan Pearson Contributor Robert Cray may not have been present at the birth of the blues, but he was there for the birth of the Blues Brothers. The 57-year-old, five-time Grammy Award-winner blues master will be at Metropolis on June 18, and will share some cultural history he knows well. It happened when he […]
‘DMC’ Celebrate’s Black Music Month on Sirius XM
Rock Box with D.M.C. Tonight 7:00 pm ET The legendary D.M.C. stops by Backspin to talk about and play his favorite rock/hip-hop collaborations of all time. Find out why Run-D.M.C. were originally hesitant to record “Walk This Way” with Aerosmith. Hear Rage Against the Machine cover Afrika Bambaataa, Ice-T’s controversial “Cop Killer” and much more! […]
On the record: The Marley legacy continues
What’s hot and what’s not in this week’s new releases. By Polly Weeks. Stephen Marley – Revelation Pt 1: The Root Of Life. The spirit of Bob Marley & The Wailers has little chance of waning as the legend’s legacy lives on in the sentiments and musical direction of his sons Ziggy, Damian ‘Jr Gong’ […]
TO DO LIST:Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
PICK OF THE DAY By June Wulff A Cab ride During the Depression, the music of Cab Calloway made folks feel good, so it’s perfect timing for “How Big Can You Get?: The Music of Cab Calloway,’’ a tribute album by Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. Jazz, swing, Dixieland, and big-band music will fill the Lynn […]
Danny Aiello, Alma Cuervo, Lucy DeVito Set for The Shoemaker Off-Broadway
Alma Cuervo and Lucy DeVito will join the previously announced Danny Aiello in Susan Charlotte’s The Shoemaker, to run July 14 – August 14 at The Acorn Theatre at Theatre Row. Antony Marsellis will direct the production. Set in New York’s Hell’s Kitchen, the drama focuses on a shoemaker, an Italian Jew, on a devastating […]
Mr. Cheeks Signs With Stephen Marley’s Label; Drops New Single ‘Havin Fun’
(AllHipHop News) By Roman Wolfe Lost Boyz member, Mr. Cheeks has inked a deal with Stephen Marley’s Ghetto Youths International imprint and is planning a new album for 2011. The first single and from Mr. Cheeks’ upcoming album And The Winner Is…will be titled “Havin’ Fun,” which features singer Mya Azucena. “I know you all […]
Jazz singer Rene Marie will give seven concerts in the upcoming Hot Jazz series.
Marie’s musical freedom By BARRY DAVIS Despite advice and threats to the contrary, US jazz singer Rene Marie will give seven concerts in the upcoming Hot Jazz series. Talkbacks (1) Some years ago, US-born Jerusalemite saxophonist and jazz teacher Arnie Lawrence observed that jazz musicians are warriors rather than worriers. Rene Marie certainly fits the […]
Blues legend Robert Cray plays Clive on Saturday
The Robert Cray Band play 7 Flags Event Center in Clive on Saturday. Written by Joe Lawler The Robert Cray Band WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday WHERE: 7 Flags Event Center, 2100 N.W. 100th St., Clive. COST: $30 through www.greatticketsnow.com. “Smokin’ Gun” singer/guitarist Robert Cray brings his soulful blues style to the 7 Flags Events Center […]
The Robert Cray Band will play the Knitting Factory Concert House
The Robert Cray Band, an old favorite among Spokane blues aficionados, will play the Knitting Factory Concert House on July 2, 8:30 p.m. Cray was a fixture in Spokane clubs before he broke out and became an international star. Tickets will be $25 general admission in advance, on sale Friday through Ticketfly outlets, or $27.50 […]